Work Leader EL/Automation Maintenance

Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to ensure society's access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that have shaped modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we extract and make available will play a crucial role in the future as well - what matters is how we produce them. Join us and drive change for coming generations. Do you want to be part of developing the maintenance of the future in an operation where safety, technology, and collaboration are at the center? As a Work Leader in EL/Automation Maintenance in Garpenberg, you will have a key role in leading and developing a committed team. You contribute to safe and stable operations while driving improvements and developing working methods. Here you get the opportunity to influence both technology, people, and working practices. Your Role As a Work Leader in EL/Automation, you are responsible for leading, planning, and developing work within the electrical engineering part of the maintenance operation. You work closely with your team on a daily basis and ensure that work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and structured manner. The role combines operational presence with a long-term perspective where you contribute to the development of working methods, structure, and preventive maintenance. You have an important responsibility for electrical safety and the work environment, and you collaborate with operations, projects, and external partners. Your Team You lead a committed team of 11 people with expertise in electrical, automation, construction, and electrical instrumentation. The group has strong professional knowledge and high commitment. At Boliden, we work closely together and value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and an open climate. As a leader, you receive support from colleagues in maintenance, operations, and technology, and you become an important part of a larger context where we develop the operation together. Your Responsibilities Lead and allocate daily work within electrical, instrumentation, and automation maintenance Lead EL engineers and automation engineers in their assignments Ensure a safe and secure work environment, including electrical safety Plan resources and contribute to budget and follow-up work Drive improvement work and develop preventive maintenance Coordinate work in the electrical workshop Coordinate work with operations, projects, and external suppliers Provide operational support and serve as a sounding board for the team Your Contribution We value how you collaborate and lead others in daily work. To thrive in the role, you build trust through present and attentive leadership, while creating structure and clarity in working methods and priorities. You communicate clearly and in a manner adapted to the situation and audience, take responsibility for both results and work environment, and actively contribute to development by coming up with ideas and improvement suggestions. We are looking for you who have: High school diploma, preferably with a focus on electrical engineering Education in electrical engineering (or equivalent experience) Experience working within electrical and/or automation Experience leading others, for example as a work leader, team leader, or in a coordinating role Basic understanding of control systems Very good skills in Swedish and the ability to read and understand technical information in English Class B driver's license It is meritorious if you have: Experience in a formal management role Experience in improvement or change work Experience with maintenance systems Knowledge of systems such as ABB, MAxiom, or Sitebase Why Work With Us At Boliden, we believe in promoting a workplace where care, courage, and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we believe in collaboration and where what you contribute will have a direct impact on coming generations. We are a company made up of responsible and creative people who all work toward the same vision; to become the most sustainable and respected metals supplier in the world. Apply today to become part of something truly meaningful! At Boliden, diversity and inclusion are drivers of innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay at the forefront of an important and exciting industry. Therefore, we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds and viewpoints. Together, we build a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential. Want to know more about the role? Contact recruiting manager Malin Gidlöv, [email protected]. Questions about the application are answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner Helen Eklid, [email protected]. Trade union information is available from Kent Hedin, Ledarna, 0225-369 50, Jacob Wallén, Unionen, 070-305 03 82, Morvan Derrien, SACO, 070-209 05 63. Closing date: September 20, 2026. We work with continuous selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible. As part of Boliden's qualitative recruitment work and systematic safety efforts, background checks may be included in the recruitment process. If the position you are applying for includes handling of explosives, you will, in accordance with the Act on Flammable and Explosive Goods (2010:1011), undergo a background check for approval by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) during the recruitment process. If you are a representative of a recruiting company, please refrain from contacting us regarding this advertisement. We appreciate your consideration.